Garages cannot charge you more than the total price indicated on the evaluation. Only the cost of additional repairs authorized by you can be added.

Recourse

If a garage gives you a bill that is higher than what was agreed upon, you can:

1. Pay the total amount under protest. A bill paid under protest means that you will contest the amount paid. You must write "under protest" on one of the following documents:
   • the cheque remitted to the garage;
   • the invoice;
   • the copy of the invoice that he asks you to get your vehicle back.
2. Send a formal notice to the garage to claim the overpayment amount. See Formally notifying a merchant for more details.
3. If the garage does not reimburse you, take your case to small claims court. See Taking a case to small claims court for more information.